A world free from hunger
Our vision is a world without hunger and malnutrition - a world in which each and every person can be assured of having the food they need to be healthy and well-nourished. Our vision is a world which provides for and protects the welfare and human dignity of all of its people. A world in which all children can grow, learn and flourish, developing into healthy, active, caring members of society.
While many achievements have been made in alleviating hunger and malnutrition worldwide, we still fall very far short of having a world in which all people can be free from hunger. We see education and information on issues related to world hunger, food security and nutrition as key success factors for making this global vision a reality. Thus, we focus our efforts on the young and their teachers.
If children all over the world are introduced simultaneously and annually, on World Food Day each October 16th, to common teaching materials about hunger and malnutrition and what needs to be done, would this help them grow up understanding the interdependence of our world? If they are taught lessons from different parts of the world, from different cultures and circumstances, would they be more ready to work together to solve the problems of hunger and food insecurity? Are there ways that a generation of young people can be nurtured to develop responsible global citizenship?
We believe the answers are "YES". As educators, you are in a special position to instill in young people a sense of caring and commitment to join in the fight against hunger. The imagination, ideals and energy of young people represent a vital resource for the continuing development of their communities and nations. You, their teachers, can help make a difference through informing, sharing knowledge, encouraging participation, and showing them they have an important role to play in achieving a world free from hunger.
We encourage you to join with teachers and students all over the world and participate in Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger.
